Clinical Specialist Nurse – MHSOP Inpatients(UK Visa Sponsorship)

Job Description

Overview of the Role

This is an exciting 12-month fixed-term/secondment opportunity for an experienced and motivated Clinical Specialist Nurse looking to broaden their expertise and step into a leadership-focused role.

You’ll be joining a highly skilled multidisciplinary team within a specialist inpatient ward supporting individuals with advanced dementia, alongside complex physical and behavioural needs. The role offers a balance of hands-on clinical care, leadership, education, and service development, making it ideal for someone ready to progress their career.

 About the Service

Springwood is a 14-bed specialist ward providing longer-term inpatient care for individuals who require additional support beyond assessment units or community placements.

The team focuses on:

Deeply understanding each individual’s needs, preferences, and strengths
Delivering personalised care and treatment plans
Supporting transitions into appropriate long-term placements
Developing Positive Behaviour Support Plans in partnership with families and carers

Care is delivered in a compassionate, person-centred way that prioritises dignity, quality of life, and meaningful engagement.

 Your Key Responsibilities

 Clinical Leadership

• Provide expert clinical guidance across the ward
  Support and supervise staff, promoting high standards of care
  Contribute to shared decision-making within the multidisciplinary team

 Specialist Patient Care

• Lead assessment, treatment, and management of patients with advanced dementia and complex needs
  Develop and oversee personalised care, behaviour support, and discharge plans
  Communicate sensitive information effectively with families, carers, and professionals

 Service Development & Education

• Support continuous improvement through audits, learning from incidents, and quality initiatives
  Deliver and develop specialist dementia training to enhance staff skills and confidence
  Promote innovative approaches to care and service delivery

 Collaboration & Coordination

• Work closely with the Ward Manager and Practice Development Practitioner
  Liaise with external partners including care homes, community services, and safeguarding teams
  Help coordinate care across services to ensure safe and timely transitions

 About You

 Essential Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RMN, RNLD, or RGN) with current NMC registration
  Practice Assessor/Supervisor qualification (or working towards it)
  Training in clinical supervision (or willingness to complete)
  Postgraduate qualification (or commitment to achieve within 2 years)
  Willingness to undertake further specialist training (e.g. CBT, DBT, Family Therapy, or Non-Medical Prescribing)

 Experience & Knowledge

• Extensive experience working with patients with complex needs and risk behaviours
  Strong background in clinical risk assessment and management
  Experience working within multidisciplinary teams
  Involvement in quality improvement and service development

You’ll also have a solid understanding of:

• Safeguarding practices
  Medicines management
  Psychological approaches to care
  UK legal frameworks such as the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act

 About the Organisation

You’ll be part of Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust, a leading provider of mental health and learning disability services across the North East and North Yorkshire.

The Trust is committed to:

• Delivering compassionate, person-centred care
  Supporting recovery journeys for patients and families
  Creating an inclusive, supportive workplace for staff
  Driving innovation and continuous improvement in mental health services

Important Requirements

• Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check required
  UK professional registration is mandatory
  Skilled Worker visa sponsorship may be available for eligible candidates
  Overseas applicants must provide criminal record certificates where applicable